The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

cepted the proffered seat, and then threw
back her cloak. displaying costly Jewels
al throat, wrists and girdle.
The footman who accompanied her
carried in his hand square package
Il have brought a book she said,
motioning toward il, (which / wish you
10 examine"
Certainly; shall be happy to do so, -
smiled Mr.. Lorraine, coming forward
and taking the package from the servants
hand.
Let me know your opinion at your
earliest convenience, she said, rising
End dropping dainty card into the re-
ceiver as She turned away.
Mr. Lorraine followed her TO the car
rage. and then watched it disappear.
Hey, Charlie, strackF asked Mr.
stearne, as he re-entered.
Struck Yes. by Jovel if you choose
TO call it that. But did you ever sec
such vision of lovelinessf''
Vision Of dry goods, you mean. Do
soureally suppose such a creature could
write anything the public would care to
rcadg1
''she is beautiful, rich, and no doubt
talented, declared Charlie, eagerly scan
ming the white enameled and gold card
she had left Miss Dollie Williams, POS
Park street Dollie Williams: not highly
romantic, Charlie, and you dote on
names, you know"
The gentlemen addressed looked lit
tie crestfsllen, but he tore open the man
uscript
wen see what it is like he said,
for want an excuse for calling at No.
20s At my earliest convenience. ;"
Mr.. Stoarne said nothing. He knew
his partner to be superficial observer,
although he prided himself on his dis
comment; but both were surprised as
they perused the work. 1t was not prac-
teal and sadly needed revision, but the
web Of fancy was exquisite, showing that
the young authoress possessed NO COM
moa talent
I'VE must make her an offer Of some
kind, - declared Charlie. Though sup
pose what we do will seem beggarly.n
Then perhaps we had better do moth
ing, said Mr.. Stearne, who could not
reconcile the oyer-dressed fashionable
lady with the evidence of intellect and
careful training displayed in her work.
Then l shall make her an individual
offer one Of these days, which hope she
vii not have the heart to refuse.
We'll. Well drive out to No. 20s
this afternoon. Let Us settle this bust
ness fms, and then your individual offer
Eill be in order
No. POS. Could it be that mean-look- !
ing dwelling. the single door of which I
was surrounded by cows, while milk |
maid Ras bnsily plying her taski
Mr.. Lorraine's face was 4 study as they |
drove up to the door
There's some mistake, - said he, and |
hi companion could only smile broadly |
70 keep from laughing outright
We are looking for Miss Dollie Will |
Jams, said Mr.. sterne, politely. to the
woman who answered their
knock.
Il am Miss DolIie Williams, sir" an
sNered she, briskly. walk in, gentle
men"
Really, madam, you must be mis-
taken said Mr. Lorraine, aghast
Mistaken Don't | know nv own
name, hey2 You are printers, stearne
4 Lorraine. aren't your
"Weli, yes, but
Its all right, then. Didn't expect you
TO call Thought you would write, but
no harm done | hope"
~ this moment the milkmaid entered,
bearing in each hand foam-capped pail.
she looked startled and confused, first at
one then the other, then, placing her
on the floor. she faced them
defisutiy. The vivid scarlet in her checks
and lips, and the proud light in her dark
Eyes, gave her beauty no establishment
could brighten
- lid not mean you 10 see me thus. .
she said, candidly, but perhaps it IS
j1s as we'll
Yes, perhaps said Mr.. Lorraine,
with an assumption Of dignity " But
how came you to appear as you did at
our Office -
'' Cannot the jackdaw pin on the pea
cocks feafhersr she retorted, haughtily
Be- You. sir. have been kind enough to
show me how vast is the difference be
tween the two birds. Had obtained
hearing in my own character ] would
leTcr have dreamed Of assuming that Of
not dream Of doing so, un-
IA the lady herself suggested it. and in
s.s;cd on placing everything al my dis
nosal 10 try the experiment. She has
Kindly interested herself in mc-is one
4 our best milk customers-isn't she,
Doliie o.
Mr. Lorraine sat in helpless silence,
zhile his partner in business negotiated
with the young authoress, congratulating
Der on her unquestiOnable talent as a